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A week or two back I got my call to bid live at a small auction house located east of Albany, NY about as far as you could go before bumping into the Massachusetts state line. Below are photos of this Jensen 20-G (as arrived) with some modification in addition to all the dirt and dust caked onto it.  The generator was moved so the pulley outside the bearing pedestal could drive it. There is a Jensen Lineshaft driven from the flywheel groove. There is a shaper powered by the small flywheel hub pulley.

My first thought was to take off all the extras and move the generator back where it belongs. Then I thought it would be fun to put the belts on it and run it as is. This way I could feel and experience enjoyment it's original owner may have had. So for the moment, that is the plan.

Now to get it a little cleaner and try to free up a well stuck site glass ring.

Gil


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That looks like a nice find, indeed. Congratulations.

The modifications seem to make sense...

Thanks, gents. The only re-mod I have performed so far is to remove the aluminum tag and place it right side up.

Here is is a bit cleaner, tag reversed, lamp post straightened.


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Congratulation - very nice engine and I like the displacement.
I think it needs only a good cleaning and may show some signs of use.
good hunt at Meissner's.....
I wood like to have one - but delivery to Europe is too expensive.
Waiting for video to see it working!
Arnold

Next bit of attention will be dealing with this.

• Warm white vinegar wash out
• Soak another day on outside with PB Blaster
• Clean or replace site glass, and gaskets

Gil

Here is the site glass end before and after.


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Looking good Gil, I’ll be watching for the video

Now that's my kind of FUN, really neat setup Gil , & a handsome #20G unit you got from the auction house...never can go wrong with a Jensen #20G as a purchase & quality entertainment.
WELL DONE !

Hi Gil, thank you for this fantastic Video showing the power of this Jensen 20 Plant.
The engine has no problem to drive so many items. I like the Windmill and also the
Milling Machine. This makes really Fun    
Arnold

The Waterlevel Glass just perfect!